Posts Tagged ‘Edinburgh’
Supermarket’s festival of beer is underway
A host of Scottish breweries are celebrating a summer sales boost expected to be worth over ÂŁ110,000. Aldi is holding its Scottish Beer Festival, which returns to stores across the country today (Thursday 28 June). The in-store festival – which has championed Scottish breweries since its inception in 2012 – shines a spotlight on the…
Read MoreWhisky stories are just at the end of the phone box line
For two weekends this summer, starting today, Thursday, visitors to Edinburgh’s Fireside Arches will be transported to the home of Jura Single Malt Whisky. They will be connected, island style, via experiential phone boxes that will let guests sample the new Jura range. Nestled off the west coast of Scotland, Jura has one road, one…
Read MoreThis weekend gives children the chance to go on the run
A programme of free live entertainment is on its way to three east of Scotland events this weekend. Organisers of Ironkids Scotland, a series of three fun and family-friendly running events for young people aged 3 to 14 of all abilities, will feature have a go activities and sports taster sessions at each venue to…
Read MoreMore stores will bring Scots produce to your doorstep
Shoppers will be able to pick up more food produced in Scotland in the near future. Lidl has announced it will be recruiting over 300 new members of staff in Scotland over the next 18 months, as the leading discounter presses ahead with its ambitious expansion plans across the country. The current growth plans include…
Read MoreNursery pot is a tasty new addition to the menu at the Ivy
Sweet treats have been added to the menu at a prestigious Edinburgh venue. As a celebration of the summer season, The Ivy on the Square has added additional delicious delights to its already scrumptious afternoon tea offerings. Available from Sunday, 1 July until Friday, 31 August, The Ivy Nursery Pot features an indulgent chocolate topping,…
Read MoreFirst speakers in society’s new lecture series confirmed
The Royal Celtic Society’s lunchtime lecture series, which runs monthly from September to March, will resume later this year. Taking place in the stunning surroundings of the Dome Room in Edinburgh’s New Register House, these events are open to members Society and to members of the public alike. The first event, scheduled for 1pm on…
Read MoreMasterChef winner will headline this year’s Foodies Festival
The 2018 Foodies Festival is to welcome MasterChef Champion 2018 Kenny Tutt to the stage for his first live cookery demonstration in Edinburgh. Being held in the capital’s Inverleith Park on 3,4 and5 August, Kenny will showcase his show-stopping summer recipes. Foodies Festival launched in 2005 as a single event at an Edinburgh hotel after…
Read MoreRestaurants and chefs doing their bit for the planet
A restaurant movement aimed at promoting sustainability across the food industry has made its way to Scotland’s capital. Created by the Sustainable Restaurant Association, the One Planet Plate campaign works in partnership with a number of top chefs and restaurants to create dishes which have a low carbon footprint, include higher quality meat and celebrate…
Read MoreEstablished Scots firm opens its first showrooms
A Scottish firm, one of the oldest established paint makers in the UK, has opened its first paint showrooms in Edinburgh and London. Craig & Rose has opened inthe Scottish capital at 13 Deanhaugh Street in Stockbridge, and at 161 Chiswick High Road in London. The new Edinburgh showroom is less than two miles from…
Read MoreJoin whisky legend Charlie MacLean for a night of drams
Scots whisky legend Charlie MacLean is celebrating the 35th anniversary of the Scotch Malt Whisky Society next week. Charlie has personally chosen a selection of whiskies to mark the society’s birthday. The Edinburgh event takes place on Tuesday, 3 July, and features a whisky tasting, food and screening of The Angels’ Share, the Ken Loach…
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